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Route · ROC → LGA · 2020–2025 BTS data

Rochester to New York

The ROC–LGA corridor (Rochester, NY → New York, NY) runs ahead of the national average, served by 4 carriers across roughly 254 miles.

Data updated 2026-06-13

85.6%
On-time
+6.6 pts
vs US avg
88 min
Delay when late
4,016
Flights

Cancelled

3.3%

Best Month

May 2023 98%

Worst Month

Jan 2023 75%

Distance

254 mi

Carriers

4

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2024 75 16 0 0 9E,YX
Nov 2024 77 6 0 0 9E
Oct 2024 85 6 0 0 YX,9E
Sep 2024 82 7 0 0 YX,9E
Aug 2024 83 15 10 0 9E
Jul 2024 85 21 10 0 9E
Jun 2024 80 14 5 0 9E
May 2024 84 8 1 1 9E,YX
Apr 2024 82 10 3 0 9E,YX
Mar 2024 83 10 0 0 9E
Feb 2024 78 8 3 1 9E
Jan 2024 74 18 5 0 9E
Dec 2023 71 10 1 0 9E
Nov 2023 76 5 0 0 9E
Oct 2023 97 4 0 0 9E
Sep 2023 98 19 7 0 9E
Aug 2023 81 9 1 1 9E
Jul 2023 74 11 7 0 9E
Jun 2023 81 13 8 0 9E,YX
May 2023 126 2 0 0 9E,YX
Apr 2023 120 15 1 0 YX,9E
Mar 2023 131 22 3 0 YX,9E
Feb 2023 116 27 5 0 9E,YX
Jan 2023 107 27 1 1 9E,YX

Cancellation Rate

3.3%

71 of 2,146 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,146 flights

What the Data Says About ROC to LGA

Rochester to New York (ROC to LGA) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 85.6% on-time rate across 4,016 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 87.6 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 254 miles and is served by 4 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 71 of 2,146 flights were cancelled (3.3%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: May 2023 posted the strongest performance at 98% on-time, while Jan 2023 came in at just 75% - a 24-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often are flights delayed from ROC to LGA?
Flights from Rochester to New York have a 85.6% on-time rate based on 4,016 flights. The average delay is 87.6 minutes. The best recent month was May 2023 with 98% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for ROC to LGA?
Over the last 24 months, 3.3% of flights on this route were cancelled (71 of 2,146 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from ROC to LGA?
The flight distance from Rochester (ROC) to New York (LGA) is approximately 254 miles. This route is served by 4 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from ROC to LGA?
The best recent month for on-time performance was May 2023 (98% on-time). The worst was Jan 2023 (75% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

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Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights Editorial

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